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Where does Rolex get their materials from?
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Rolex sources their materials from Switzerland. There are four different sites in which the various watch components are crafted, from gold casting to finishing the watch’s movement. On 1stDibs, you can find a collection of authentic Rolex timepieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
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Vintage 1980's Running Horse Brooch in Solid 9k Yellow Gold
By Alabaster and Wilson
Located in London, GB
A stylish vintage 1980's horse brooch, in solid 9k yellow gold.
The brooch depicts two running horses, carved to depict naturalistic features. The brooch is secured to reverse with...
Category
Vintage 1980s European Brooches
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1950's Horse Brooch in Solid 9k Yellow Gold
By Alabaster and Wilson
Located in London, GB
A stylish vintage 1950's horse brooch, in solid 9k yellow gold.
The brooch depicts a standing horse, carved to depict naturalistic features. It is secured to reverse with a pin and...
Category
Vintage 1950s European Brooches
Materials
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alabaster and Wilson Vintage Fly Fishing Enamelled Brooch 9 Karat Yellow Gold
By Alabaster and Wilson
Located in London, GB
An Alabaster and Wilson vintage fly fishing enamelled brooch in 9 karat yellow gold.
This fun and collectable brooch comprises of a realistically...
Category
Early 2000s British Retro Brooches
Materials
Gold, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, Enamel
Vintage Amethyst Garnet Peridot Yellow Gold Donkey and Cart Brooch Circa 1970
By Alabaster and Wilson
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.30 carat (total) amethyst, garnet and peridot, 9 karat gold donkey and cart brooch; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive vintage brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow gold in the form of a donkey and cart.
The donkey's body is decorated with a textured finish representing its coat and features.
The cart being pulled by the donkey is also crafted in 9k yellow gold, and ornamented with a multi-gemstone design incorporating four amethysts, two garnets and a peridot.
The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and safety clasp fastening.
This impressive vintage brooch is accented with an articulated bucket in 9k white gold, suspended from the back of the cart.
This 1960s brooch is clearly hallmarked to the underside of the cart with the gold fineness mark (9k) and the maker's mark for Alabaster and Wilson* (A&W), and supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
NOTE* Alabaster & Wilson was co-founded in 1887 by Arthur Alabaster and Thomas Watson in Birmingham. This producer of high quality gold and diamond jewelry remains as one of the longest running family businesses in the UK today.
"Rather than regarding inclusions in coloured stones as harmful, in small sizes and numbers that do not in any way detract from their beauty, they should be regarded as adding to desirability, for they provide identifying characteristics."
Reference: The Connoisseur’s Guide to Precious Gemstones, R.Wise, Brunswick House Press.
Images do not always reflect the true color and brilliance of gemstones and diamonds. The video however provides a truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone.
Condition
This vintage donkey brooch...
Category
Vintage 1970s English Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Garnet, Peridot, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Multi-Gemstone and Yellow Gold 'Cart' Brooch by Alabaster and Wilson
By Alabaster and Wilson
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive vintage 0.85 carat citrine, amethyst, tourmaline, ruby and 9 karat gold 'cart' brooch by Alabaster & Wilson; part of our diverse vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections.
This fine and impressive vintage cart brooch has been crafted in 9k yellow, white and rose gold.
The brooch has been crafted in the form of a cart and pail.
The cart is ornamented with two round cut citrines, two round cut amethysts, a round cut green tourmaline, a round cut pink tourmaline and a round cut ruby, individually four claw / prong set to the center of the design with a total gemstone carat weight of 0.85 carat.
The canopy of the cart consists of eight slats, crafted in alternating 9k white gold and 9k rose gold.
The cart has two pierced decorated cartwheels, and a 9k white gold pail suspends and articulates from the left side of the design.
The brooch secures to the reverse with a hinged pin and safety clasp.
The brooch is hallmarked to the reverse with the maker's mark for Alabaster & Wilson 'A & W', the 9k gold fineness mark (9.375), the Birmingham Assay Office hallmark (anchor) and the date letter for 1966 (R).
The brooch is supplied with an independent diamond grading report card.
NOTE* Alabaster & Wilson was co-founded in 1887 by Arthur Alabaster and Thomas Wilson...
Category
Vintage 1960s British Brooches
Materials
Amethyst, Citrine, Ruby, Tourmaline, Multi-gemstone, 9k Gold, Rose Gold,...